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C$ 87+ Direct flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 February 2026.

Sun 1/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 5/37:05 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2C$ 174
Fri 20/32:25 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 23/35:30 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2C$ 181
Wed 27/56:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 27/52:50 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2C$ 182
Wed 25/22:25 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 27/28:55 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2C$ 189
Wed 3/66:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 13/66:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2C$ 197
Mon 9/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 15/38:55 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2C$ 199
Wed 11/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 15/38:55 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2C$ 200
Mon 6/46:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 11/46:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2C$ 206
Sat 14/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 15/38:55 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2C$ 207
Sun 8/36:40 a.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 15/36:20 a.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2C$ 215
Fri 24/76:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 26/76:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2C$ 221
Mon 9/36:05 p.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 12/36:20 a.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2C$ 222

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 27/3

2:25 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 30/3

6:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 174

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 1/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

7:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 174

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 10/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

3:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 174

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 27/5

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 27/5

2:50 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 182

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 25/2

2:25 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

8:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 189

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 25/2

2:25 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

7:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 189

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 9/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

8:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 199

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 24/2

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 26/2

7:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 199

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 9/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

8:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 199

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 11/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

8:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 200

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 2h 05m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (2h 05m).

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    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, December is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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